Sucralose
Learn what Sucralose (E955) is, why it's added to food, whether it's safe, and which products contain it.
Low concernWhat is Sucralose?
A food additive used as a sweetener, obtained through chemical processes from regular sugar. It is 600 times sweeter than sugar, highly stable at any pH and high temperatures, as well as over time, allowing its use in a wide range of food products with long shelf lives. Additionally, the taste of sucralose is identical to that of sugar (except for a slight cooling, menthol-like aftertaste), and it does not need to be combined with other sweeteners.
Why is Sucralose added to food?
Sucralose (E955) is a sweetener commonly found in: It is permitted for use in low-calorie beer, concentrated soups, flavored alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, milk-based, egg-based, fat-based, cereal or fruit preparations and desserts, canned fruit, jams, jellies, spreads, dietary products, confectionery products, breath freshening tablets, throat tablets, and chewing gum..
Permitted quantity: Maximum daily dose: 15mg/kg body weight.
Is Sucralose banned anywhere?
✓ Not currently banned in the EU or known to be restricted in other countries.
Is Sucralose okay for kids?
Sucralose is not recommended for children.
Common foods that contain Sucralose
- It is permitted for use in low-calorie beer
- concentrated soups
- flavored alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- milk-based
- egg-based
- fat-based
- cereal or fruit preparations and desserts
- canned fruit
- jams
- jellies
- spreads
- dietary products
- confectionery products
- breath freshening tablets
- throat tablets
- and chewing gum.
How to spot Sucralose on labels
Look for any of these names in the ingredients list:
- E955
- Sucralose
Common misspellings to watch for:
- sucralo$e
- $ucralose
- sucrdlose
- sueralose
- sucralose
Better alternatives
• Numerous laboratory tests conducted on animals over the past two decades have not definitively shown any potential toxicity, carcinogenic, mutagenic, or teratogenic effects of sucralose. However, due to concerns that it may cause changes in the thymus, spleen, and lymphocytes, research is ongoing.
Also known as
- sucralo$e
- $ucralose
- sucrdlose
- sueralose
- sucralose
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Frequently asked questions about Sucralose
- Is Sucralose safe to eat?
- Sucralose has a harm level of 1 out of 3. Low concern.
- Is Sucralose banned anywhere?
- Sucralose is not currently banned in the EU or known to be restricted in other countries.
- Is Sucralose safe for children?
- Sucralose is not recommended for children.
- How do I spot Sucralose on a food label?
- Look for E955, Sucralose in the ingredients list. It may also appear as: sucralo$e, $ucralose, sucrdlose.
Ingredients change. Always check the actual product label before purchasing. Information on this page is for educational purposes only.